There’s no time like the present to talk with your loved ones about how you can best prepare for the big transitions that can come with aging. While we all hope to have easy senior years in relatively good health, and while it can be a challenge to discuss the...

As our parents age, it is natural to worry about their safety and welfare. It becomes a real challenge to dedicate the time to check on them regularly to make sure their home is free of hazards and they are managing the chronic health conditions that can naturally...

Indian-American cookbook author, Padma Lakshmi once observed that “we eat for our stomachs, but we hunger with our hearts.” Sometimes you might relate to that divide between what you want to eat and what you know you should eat to be at your very best. As we age, it...

Remember how much fun you had playing pretend as a kid? It was so freeing to slip into different roles, imagine yourself into fantastic worlds, and make up stories based on your favorite books, drawings, or even songs. Those same activities that come to us so easily...

It might seem counterintuitive to emphasize the past to those with memory disorders, but Alzheimer’s and dementia patients often do best when surrounded with mementos and reminders of things that are familiar. Family photos, heirlooms, and comfort objects like a...

After years of hustle and bustle, retirement can seem like an abrupt end to cherished routines and sense of purpose. Some seniors might struggle with how to fill their time now they no longer work or have as active a role in caring for their now-grown families....